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When My Abilities Changed, the Work Didn’t | Empowered by Design

A calf injury changed how Chris Kelly navigated campus, worked in classrooms, and approached tasks he usually handled without a second thought. In this edition of Empowered by Design, Chris reflects on how easily we plan around our current abilities and what happens when those abilities change. From finding a chair near the lectern to asking for help, he considers how learning spaces and AV support practices can better accommodate changing needs. Read More

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October 22, 2026

90: Steve Borho Joins the brAVe [space] | brAVe [space]

Shrinking budgets, aging technology, and expectations that never seem to change. In this episode of brAVe [space], Britt Yenser and Steve Borho talk about navigating the realities of higher ed AV, making the most of limited resources, and why the human connections we build along the way matter just as much as the technology we support. Read More

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October 21, 2026

375: Live from InfoComm América Latina – Opening Day Instant Reactions | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

In this Higher Ed AV Podcast episode, Joe goes live from InfoComm América Latina to capture the energy, excitement, and instant reactions from opening day at the HETMA booth. Hear directly from our booth staff, attendees, exhibitors, and industry leaders as they share their first impressions of the show floor, the technologies catching their attention,... Read More

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October 21, 2026

Epiphan Video Makes Pearl Encoder Fleets Agent-Ready for the Era of Agentic AV | Epiphan Video

What if checking a classroom recording were as simple as asking about it? Epiphan MCP lets AV teams use Claude or ChatGPT to check Pearl encoders and request actions such as starting recordings or extending scheduled events, with user approval required for each change. For higher ed teams supporting lecture capture across campus, that’s an exciting possibility for handling everyday support. Read More

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October 20, 2026

374: SAVe 2026 Global Conference Recap | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

In this episode of the Higher Ed AV Podcast, Joe goes solo for a recap of the third annual **SAVe Global Conference**, held October 13–14 at UCLA. After three years of hosting the conference, this year felt different. The conversation around sustainability in AV is maturing — moving beyond awareness and good intentions toward measurable... Read More

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October 19, 2026

What Live Sound Taught Me About Classrooms | Sound Perspective

Teddy Murphy reflects on what live sound taught him about supporting classrooms and what he had to unlearn along the way. From troubleshooting under pressure to designing for faculty and checking lecture recordings, he shares how his touring experience shaped his work in higher ed AV, where systems need to serve students and instructors long after the initial setup. Read More

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October 19, 2026

356: Why Visual Thinkers Belong in AV | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on October 13, 2026 Jenn Steinhardt of AVI-SPL and AVIXA’s Diversity Council joins our hosts this week on The AV Life Podcast. Jenn shares the story behind moderating AVIXA’s webinar with Dr. Temple Grandin, discussing neurodiversity, visual thinking, STEM, and why many people in AV feel they have found where they belong. The group... Read More

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October 19, 2026

HETMA and Talem3 Partner to Advance FLEXspace | Breaking News

Collaboration will help higher education institutions share learning-space ideas, expertise, and real-world experience. LAKE FOREST, Calif. — October 19, 2026 — The Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) announces a partnership with Talem3 to advance FLEXspace, the Flexible Learning Environments eXchange. The initiative will build on FLEXspace’s established role as a resource for sharing learning-space knowledge... Read More

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October 16, 2026

The Future of AV Is the Room Itself | Business of AV with Joe Way

I was recently talking with one of our UCLA student workers, Taha Jamshidi, who is completing his Masters degree in Architecture degree while working with our AV/IT Solutions team under Chi Hang Lo. We were discussing the work he’s been doing around BIM modeling, room documentation, renderings, infrastructure planning, and even 3D printing custom solutions... Read More

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October 15, 2026

The Site Walk Is Not a Field Trip | AV Under the Hood

A site walk should be more than a chance to check on construction progress. In this edition of AV Under the Hood, Dustin Myers explains what AV professionals should look for during a site walk, from conduit pathways and display locations to ceiling coordination and long-term serviceability. He also discusses why documenting issues, assigning responsibility, and following through are just as important as identifying problems before they become costly installation challenges. Read More

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October 14, 2026

EVOLVE Lectern at NC State | Computer Comforts

NC State University’s lectern selection brought faculty needs and AV support requirements into the same conversation. This Computer Comforts case study looks at how adjustable work surfaces, accessible equipment, cooling, and removable racks helped the university create a consistent teaching station while making classroom technology easier for its AV team to prepare and maintain. Read More

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October 13, 2026

The Trouble With Feeling Better | Community Connections with Ryan

The opportunities we love can sometimes leave us too exhausted to show up for the people who count on us. In this Community Connections column, Ryan Gray reflects on burnout, the fear of losing relevance, and the challenge of building a more sustainable presence in the communities and relationships that matter most. Read More

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